Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Hotel Dining Lead

BENCHMARK; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee dining and hotel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA, is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations within our luxury hotel restaurant outlets. You will oversee kitchen staff, ensure exceptional food quality and presentation, and uphold food safety standards.

You will train and develop the team, help craft seasonal menus, and support banquet and event dining with a guest-first approach. Ideal candidates hold a culinary degree, have 3–5 years of leadership in luxury settings, and excel in

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury settings.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Experience with menu development, food costing, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations across the assigned restaurant or outlet.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure food quality and presentation.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate kitchen team members.
• Assist in developing seasonal menus, daily specials, and banquets.
• Monitor food prep, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Control inventory, minimize waste, and optimize productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory and kitchen performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

HACCP knowledge

Wine knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA, is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations within our luxury hotel restaurant outlets. You will oversee kitchen staff, ensure exceptional food quality and presentation, and uphold food safety standards.

You will train and develop the team, help craft seasonal menus, and support banquet and event dining with a guest-first approach. Ideal candidates hold a culinary degree, have 3–5 years of leadership in luxury settings, and excel in